BlackRock and Vanguard Step Into Activist Investor Ring

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, “activist investors” were also called corporate raiders. Essentially, these large investors would buy up a company, strip it for parts and sell off the assets. Today, activist investors take on a new, less destructive way to achieve superior returns and hold management accountable. Carl Icahn, an activist investor, is now a household name for his outstanding track record, from Dow Chemical to Apple, by getting management to focus on shareholder value and making operations efficient. Bill Ackman and Daniel Loeb are . . .

Open Square Capital letter to investors for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.
Q2 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc
Dear Limited Partners,
We’re in a crucible. We’ve long been approaching... read more

Substantial investments in the market's best business is the best way to describe the investment strategy of Cook & Bynum Capital Management.
Cook & Bynum is an unusual fund because, unlike... read more

The New York Post and United Press International Twitter accounts were hacked and were sending out bogus and somewhat frightening messages today.
The New York Post Twitter account reported that... read more